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PROCLAMATION
“National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week”
April 9 – 15, 2023
WHEREAS: Emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire, or emergency medical services; and,
WHEREAS: When an emergency occurs the prompt response of emergency personnel is critical to the protection of
life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS: The safety of our emergency responders is dependent upon the quality of accuracy of information
obtained from citizens who telephone the Kittitas County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center (KITTCOM); and,
WHEREAS: Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency
services; and
WHEREAS: Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our emergency responders by monitoring
their activities by radio, providing them critical information, and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS: Public Safety Communication Officers of KITTCOM have contributed substantially to the apprehension
of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS: Each Communications Officer has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the
performance of their job;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners proclaim the week of
April 9 through April 15, 2023, as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators” Week in Kittitas County,
in the honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism who keep our County and its
citizens safe.
Dated this 4th day of April, 2023.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Cory Wright, Chairman
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ATTEST: Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
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Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board